For nearly two centuries, the Old Croton Aqueduct has stood as a testament to New York’s innovation, engineering, and community spirit. Built in the 1840s to deliver Manhattan’s first clean water, the Aqueduct today serves a new purpose — as a 26-mile historic trail and state park where people walk, bike, learn, and connect.
Yet, as has happened with many public spaces, many of the Aqueduct’s historic ventilators, weirs, and stone structures have long suffered from graffiti and grime – marks that distract from the beauty and dignity of this National Historic Landmark. [Read more…] about Old Croton Aqueduct Trail Supporters Tackle Graffiti
